Anal verge
Last revised by Daniel J Bell on 7 Jan 2022
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Citation:
Rezaee A, Bell D, Shah V, Anal verge. Reference article, Radiopaedia.org (Accessed on 18 Apr 2024) https://doi.org/10.53347/rID-50206
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50206
Article created:
24 Dec 2016,
Amir Rezaee
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Last revised:
7 Jan 2022,
Daniel J Bell ◉
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- Anal verges
The anal verge is part of the anal region and consists of a band of squamous epithelial tissue which lacks hair follicles and extends from the intersphincteric groove to the perianal skin.
References
- 1. Surabhi VR, Menias CO, Amer AM, Elshikh M, Katabathina VS, Hara AK, Baughman WC, Kielar A, Elsayes KM, Siegel CL. Tumors and Tumorlike Conditions of the Anal Canal and Perianal Region: MR Imaging Findings. Radiographics : a review publication of the Radiological Society of North America, Inc. 36 (5): 1339-53. doi:10.1148/rg.2016150209 - Pubmed